Castillo stays on a roll, Ks eight as Reds beat Marlins 5-3

Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the second inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on July 27, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin, 2022 Getty Images)

CINCINNATI – Luis Castillo pitched seven effective innings in likely his final start with Cincinnati, leading the Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Castillo is one of the top players on the market ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

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The Reds are last in the NL Central, and the talented right-hander could help push a contender over the top.

Castillo allowed three runs — including JJ Bleday’s first big league homer — and six hits.

He also struck out eight and walked one in his first start since July 14.


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